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Tamur Tohver

Director / Actor / Academic/ Dramaturg / Producer / Translator
TAMUR TOHVER

Performances:

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

The Best Director 2020–2021, North Estonian Blind Association, EST

Fulbright Research Scholarship 2021-2022, US Congress

Archimedes Foundation Research Scholarship 2019-2024, EST

Nomination of Excellence, Prix Europa 1997, 1999, 2019, GER

Annual Award Estonian Radio 1997, 2002, 2003, EST

PERFORMING ARTS

Acting

24 Roland Kaarman, The Revenge Bureau (BEC), TV series, episodes 359-360, 2024

23 Indrek Karrus, The Revenge Bureau (BEC), TV series, episodes 293-294, 2021

22 Man, one of the leads, J. Kruusvall “The Moonlight Bridge”, Polygon Theatre 2019

21 Goldfish, J. Tätte /W.Shakespeare “The Stop on the Crossroads”, Polygon Theatre 2018

20 Clerk, the main, monologue- N. Gogol/ K. Shahmardan “The Blog of a Madman”, Theatre of White and Black (FIN) with Polygon Theatre 2016 Toured in Turkey

19 Agent, Papas-Mamas, (Cat Gold) – TV series, 2016

18 Harold, main- K. Vonnegut “Happy Birthday, Wanda June”, Polygon Theatre 2015

17 Raavel Hess, The Revenge Bureau (BEC), TV series, 2015

16 Commander of the Security Police Unit, Last Cop (BEC), 2014

15 Jekku, one of the leadings- L. Klemola “Jessika’s Puppy”, Polygon Theatre 2013

14 Brain, Campus Rats, (Reede), TV series, 2012

13 Konrad Trapp, The Revenge Bureau (BEC), TV series, 2011

12 Jõmm, Sledge Dogs,(Duubel 3), TV series, 2009

11 Ain, We Can Do it, (Wireframe Productions), TV series, Channel 2, 2001-2002

10 Kraps, F. K. Waechteri “The School of Clowns”, The Estonian Puppet Theatre 1996-1998

9 Chamberlain,  T. Kall/H. Volmer, fiction “All my Lenins”, Faama Film/Lenfilm 1995

8 Uncle Peter, one of the leadings- Annus, Aule, Tohver “La Dolce Vita”, TV and radio sketch show, EPB 1995-1998

7 Sales Agent, the main- M. Betsuyaku “The Fall of Count Dracula”, Von Krahl Theatre 1994

6 The Narrator, B. Holmberg / E. Johansson “The Ghetto of Venice”, radio drama, EPB 1994

5 Various characters in Andla, Saatpalu, Tohver “Tynamo”, TV sketch show, EPB 1991-1992

4 Jurjai, main- Vallnerova “Hot Wires”, radio drama, EPB 1988

3 The Narrator, F. Molnar “The Paul Street Boys”, TV drama, Estonian Public Broadcasting (EPB)1987

2 Joe Ferrone, main- B. Kaufamann/T.Williams “Up the Down Staircase”, TV drama, Estonian Public Broadcasting 1987

1 David Kaloshjan main- E. Akopov “New Boy”, TV drama, Estonian Public Broadcasting 1983

Directing

89 Lass/Tohver “Blue Coach as Alice in Wonderland”, Infinifity Ensemble, “Sõprus” Cinema, 25.3.2023

88 Tamur Tohver “Defence Force”, EBC Radiotheatre, 12.4.2023

87 Anton Chekhov “Cherry Orchard” Performance Centre, Staffordshire University, UK 9.2.2023

86 Mika Myllyaho “Garage”, EBC Radiotheatre 30.10.2021    Grand Prix for Best Audio Play 2020-2021 by The North Estonian Blind Association (NEBA)

85 Karl Koppelmaa “Singing Green”, Polygon Theatre in Open Space Performing Art Centre, Narva 24.09.2020

84 “Estonia 101” Polygoni Theatre School Pluss in Open Space Performing Art Centre, Tallinn 25.05.2019

83 Jaan Kruusvall “Moonlight Bridge”, Polygon Theatre on Independent Dance Stage 14.05.2019

82 Several authors’ “Nine Songs”, EBC Radiotheatre, using famous song lyrics 14.03.2019

81 Mika Myllyaho “Garage”, Polygon Theatre with Old Baskin’s Theatre, Salme Culture Centre, Tallinn 08.03.2019

80 Priit Põldma “Black Swan”, EBC Radiotheatre 23.02.2019     Nominated at Prix Europa 2020, GER

79 Katrin Maimik “Honey for my Ears”, Polygon Theatre School in Polygon Black Box 20.05.2018

78 William Shakespeare, Jaan Tätte “Stop at the Crossroads”, Polygon Theatre in Tallinn Culture Hub 08.05.2018

77 Tuglas / Tohver “Fearwalkers”, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamil Nadu (India) / Polygon Theatre with Auroville Theatre Group 25.01.2018, IND

76 Vallik / Jaaks / Tohver “All Normal People”, Polygon Theatre and Polygon Theatre School in Open Space Performing Art Centre 15.11.2017

75 Marius Mayenburg “Perplex”, Polygon Theatre in Polygon Noblessner Theatre Port 27.04.2017

74 Lutz Hybner “Creeps”, Polygon Theatre School Pluss in Polygon Noblessner Theatre Port 17.05.2017

73 Eugéne Ionesco The Bald Soprano, Polygon Theatre School Pluss in Polygon Noblessner Theatre Port 11.05.2017

72 Jaan Tätte “The Bridge”, Polygoni Theatre School in Polygon Noblessner Theatre Port 18.03.2016

71 Andri Ervald “Only White World”, Polygon Theatre in Polygon Noblessner Theatre Port 04.12.2015

70 Kurt Vonnegut “Happy Birthday, Wanda June!”, Polygon Theatre 27.11.2015

69 Jaan Tätte “Happy Everyday!”, Polygon Theatre in Old-Antsla Theatre Granary  31.07.2015  Toured in San Francisco, US 2016

68 Grand Opening Ceremony of XXXIV Tallinn Old Town’s Festival Erki Aule/ Tamur Tohver “The Master’s Game”, Polygon Theatre and Theatre School 30.05.2015

67 Paul-Erik Rummo “The Cindrella Game”, Polygon Theatre School in Writers’ House 15.05.2015

66 Jim Ashilevi “The Feeling of Being Alive”, EBC Radiotheatre 09.05.2015

65 Juhan Viiding/ Tõnis Rätsep “Beings”, Polygon Theatre School 07.05.2015   Grand Prix at Viljandi Students Theatre Festival, EST 2016

64 Andres Noormets “Snow Rabbits”, Polygon Theatre in Polygon Amphitheatre 2014

63 Martin Algus “Sulfur Magnolias”, Polygon Theatre in Polygon Amphitheatre 2014. Toured in Brussels, BE and High Fest in Jerevan, AM 2015

62 Jaan Tätte “Insane”, Polygon Theatre School at Villike Theatre Cottage 2014

61 Roland Schimmelpfennig “Arabic Night” Polygon Theatre in Polygon Amphitheatre 2014

60 Valton / Tohver / Tubin “Love of Mustamäe”, Polygon Theatre in Polygon Amphitheatre 2013

59 Piret Jaaks “To See Pink Elephant”, Polygon Theatre in Polygon Amphitheatre 2013

58 B. Schaeffer / S. Beckett / M. Tubin / T. Tohver “Qvartett! What? Where?”, Polygon Theatre School 2012

57 Slawomir Mroźek / Jon Fosse / Tamur Tohver “House”, Polygon Theatre in Kõue Manor and Laitse Granite Villa 2012

56 Madis Kõiv “The Rogue Night Show”, Polygon Theatre School at Kiisatamme Culture Farm 2011

55 Minoru Betsuyaku “The Fall of Count Dracula”, Polygon Theatre in Contemporary Art Museum 2011

54 Urmas Lennuk “Boob knows”, Polygon Theatre in Laitse Granite Villa 2011

53 Jim Ashilevi “As Boys Under the Rain”, Polygon Theatre School in Polygon 2010

52 Tamur Tohver “Leavings / Paccтавания”, Polygon Theatre in Kanuti Guild Hall 2010

51 Siim Nurklik “Am I alive now?”, Polygon Theatre School in Solaris Underground Parking Hall 2010

50 Ivan Vyrypaev “Future is Passed”, Polygon Theatre in Tallinn Ice Hall 2009

49 Ivan Vyrypaev “Oxygen”, Polygon Theatre in Tallinn Culture Hub 2009 Toured at Baltic Circle Theatre Festival 2010, FIN

48 Jaan Kruusvall “The Bridge”, ER Radiotheatre 2008

47 Kristjan Smeds “Frozen Images”, Polygon Theatre Kultuurikatlas 2008. Nomination for the Best Actress at Estonian Theatre Awards 2008

46 Rünno Saaremäe “Midsummer Fire”, ER Radiotheatre 2005

45 Estonian Television vs Estonian Radio football match, Kadriorg Stadium, 23.09.2005.

44 Kurt Vonnegut “Happy birthday, Wanda June”, T-Theatre 2005

43 Raivo Kütt “Papa”, ER Radiotheatre 2005

42 Andrus Kivirähk “Holy Grail”, Latvian Public Broadcasting 2004

41 Aino Kallas / Tamur Tohver / Jüri Reinvere “Facing Shore”, radio opera, ER Radiotheatre with YLE Radiotheatre 2004

40 Madis Kõiv “The Another Story”, Estonian Radio 2004

39 Tadeusz Rozewitcz “Kartoteek”, T-Theatre 2003

38 “Loneliness from the First Sight”, audio feature, Estonian Radio 2002

37 August Gailit / Tamur Tohver “Ekke Moor” (10 episodes radio drama), Estonian Radio 2002, Estonian Radio Award 2002

36 Tamur Tohver “Domini Cane”, Estonian Radio 2001

35 Gaston Bachelard / Mati Unt / Tamur Tohver “Windows’ Night”, Estonian Radio 2001

34 Andreas Ammer / F. M. Einheit “Aircraft Crash”, Estonian Radio 2001

33 Friedrich Karl Waechter “Prince Hamlet”, The Estonian Youth and  Puppet Theatre 2000

32 Hannes Hamburg “Grassfire Makers”, Estonian Radio 2000

31 Dieter Lesage “After the Orgy”, Estonian Radio 1999

30 Ervin Õunapuu / Tamur Tohver “Dinner at Emmaus”, Estonian Radio 1999.    Nominated at Prix Europa 1999, GER

29 Jüri Tuulik “Stairs to Heaven”, Estonian Radio 1998

28 Alfred Bradley “Wizard Oz”, Estonian Drama Theatre 1998

27 Madis Kõiv “Pike”, YLE (Finnish Public Broadcasting), 1998, FIN

26 Markku Envall “Mr Clay Story”, Estonian Radio 1997

25 “Biker Mice and Sky Dancers”, Taska Production, 15.3.1997, Tallinn City Hall

24 Madis Kõiv “The Pike”, Estonian Radio 1996    Nominated at Prix Europa 1997 GER, Estonian Radio Award 1997

23 Friedrich Karl Waechter “The School of Clowns”, The Estonian Youth and Puppet Theatre 1996

22 Carsten Rudolf “Hunger and Sex”, Estonian Radio 1996

21 Tove Granquist “Queen of Revenge”, Estonian Radio 1996

20 Paul-Eerik Rummo “Global Guild: The Collector of Lies”, Estonian Radio 1996

19 Elo Sjogren “Hunting Scenes”, Estonian Radio 1995

18 Harri Huhtamäki “Southern Black Consolation”, Estonian Radio 1995

17 Tamur Tohver “Unplugged”, Estonian Radio 1995

16 Uku Masing “Regret Your Will” Estonian Radio 1995

15 Mart Ummelas “Day Starts in Puusikk Family”, Estonian Radio 1995

14 Andrus Kivirähk “Great Battle Under Petulia”, Estonian Radio 1995

13 Ave Alavainu “Train on Roof”, Endla Theatre 1995

12 Heljo Mänd “Smart Donkey”, Endla Theatre 1994

11 Jüri Üdi, Jaan Kaplinski, Tamur Tohver “Everybody knows why the deli is needed” (from poetry), Estonian Radio 1994

10 Oskar Luts “Kalev’s Return”, Estonian Radio 1994

9 Zuzana Janska “When the weather gets nice, we go out”, Estonian Radio 1994

8 Shirley Gee “Never in My Lifetime”, Estonian Radio 1994

7 Ole Lund Kirkegaard “Inside the Corner House”, Theatre G-Garage 1993

6 Lydia Koidula “Cousin from Saaremaa”, Estonian Radio 1993

5 Patrick Besson “Taxi”, Estonian Radio 1993

4 Joakim Groth “Stop on the Path to Buddha”, Estonian Radio 1993

3 Peter Bero “Locomotive Amalka”, Estonian Radio 1992

2 Martin Walser “Side hitch”, Estonian Radio 1992

1 Helga Nõu / Pille-Riin Purje, “Escapers”, Estonian Radio (EPB) 1991

PRESENTATIONS @ CONFERENCES

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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

PLAYS, ADAPTIONS

  • Defence Force, a radio play, 2022
  • Singing Green, an adaption from the original play of K. Koppelmaa 2020
  • All Normal People, a play 2016, with A. Vallik and P. Jaaks
  • Only White World, an adaption from the original play of A. Erwald 2015
  • The Feeling of Being Alive, a radio drama 2015
  • Leavings / Расставния a play 2010
  • Another Story, a radio drama 2003
  • Facing Shore, a radio opera 2002
  • Loneliness from the First Sight, audio feature 2002
  • Domini cane, a radio play 2001
  • Ekke Moor, a radio serial 2001
  • Dinner at Emmaus, with Ervin Õunapuu, a radio play 1999
  • Unplugged, a radio drama 1995

TRANSLATIONS

FIN

J. Kylätasku Oven (Uuni) from Finnish, radio play

L. Klemola Jessika’s Puppy (Jessikan penttu), play

K. Smeds Frozen Images (Jääkuvia), play

M. Myllyaho Garage (Korjaamo), play

ENG

S.Gee Never In My Lifetime, radio play

RUS

Oxygen (Кислород), play

Valentine’s Day (День Валентина), play

 

Contact:

tohver@tohverstudio.org